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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,975

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $15,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,950

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $14,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,500 $47,950
Base Invoice $57,195 $44,295
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 1,470 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
BMW Assist   650
Heated front seats   500
6-speed manual   0
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 1,367 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
BMW Assist   590
Heated front seats   455
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,575 4,100
Options (change) 4,255 3,730
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $52,975
Total Invoice $63,525 $48,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,785
Model Year20062013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8320hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$68,150$52,975
Adjustments for Features-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,230$52,975
Total Invoice$63,525$48,950
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,735$48,950

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelSLK1-Series
TrimSLK55 AMG135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,945$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelSLK1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.7 in
Length160.7 in172.2 in
Width70.4 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,659 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested85541%

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